Gibson Ebony Dove 1977

Hi, I am interested to determine where a Gibson ebony dove with serial #06143050 was made, what year, and approximate value is. The condition was described as excellent - used. I donated through my paypal account.Thanx Glenn in AZ

ANSWER

Hi, Glenn--

The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Kalamazoo or Nashville Plant , USA
in 1977.

Here is the general info:

DOVE
- slope shouldered body, spruce top, round soundhole, tortoiseshell pickguard with dove inlay, three-stripe bound body/rosette, figured maple back/sides, 14/20-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl parallelogram inlay, enlarged rosewood bridge with black pearl dot pins, pearl dove inlay on bridge wings, blackface peghead with pearl plant/logo inlay, three-per-side gold tuners with pearl buttons, available in Natural or Antique Cherry finish, mfg. 1962-1996.

The pricing info:

1971-1984

Excellent $2,000 - 2,500
Average $1,000 - 1,200

If your guitar has an Ebony finish, it may have been a special order. The Blue Book does not list separate prices for special orders.

Lynne